6 WAYS TO GET YOUR NEW DOG TO TRUST, LOVE, AND RESPECT YOU

1. Decrease your roll

"I've had my puppy for three full days, but neither I nor he adore each other. What am I doing incorrectly? I can't tell you how many discouraged new puppy parents have expressed this emotion to me.

Nothing you're doing is incorrect. This is simply how things work.

There is a lot of commotion about the ideas that dogs love unconditionally, that rescued dogs are incredibly appreciative of their adopters, that they simply LIVE to please their masters, etc. So it's understandable if you assume that bringing your new puppy home should result in an instant bond of unwavering affection.

Actually, it doesn't operate that way, at least not all the time. You took in a living thing. You didn't enter the store selling Unconditional Love

You can form relationships with people or dogs over time. It takes months and years, not days, to build and strengthen an unshakable friendship.

2. Give him some privacy

Being adopted is one of the most trying experiences a dog will ever have, even by a beautiful person like your lovely self. He has to feel protected before you can do any of the fun things you have planned to do with him.

Giving him a home of his own is a simple way to accomplish that. He needs a quiet place where he can unwind and consider his new situation. Decide on a hidden location where he may still observe household activity, such as a corner of the living room. Make the space cozy and dog-proof. For the majority of dogs, a crate is the ideal solution, but you can also use a dog bed or an exercise pen. Add chew toys and blankets. Respect his personal space when he is in his "chamber" by not letting your children or other pets climb all over him.

3. Stand up for your dog.

We frequently consider how dogs can defend us. We go to the K9 demonstrations in the park and see the fearsome Belgian Malinois take down the "criminal" in the puffy suit. We adopt that intimidating-looking shepherd mix to make potential burglars think twice.

With all of this, we occasionally forget that our dogs need our protection more than we do, unless we want them to attack our loved ones with their fangs, which, as that Belgian Malinois proved, they are perfectly capable of doing.

Only you can speak up for and defend your dog. Take a stand for her. You'll meet many of people who want to interact with your dog as a brand-new dog owner. It's okay if Lola loves people. However, it's acceptable to ask others not to touch if Lola is hesitant.

Learning to literally walk between my fearful dog Jonas and anything that terrified him was one of the best things I ever did for him, especially when it came to those oh-so-scary kids who wanted to grab his ears. Jonas always appeared at ease whenever I did this. Your dog will receive a clear message from that straightforward action: "Don't be alarmed. I've got it.

4. You can reassure your dog when she's scared.

Numerous false beliefs regarding canine behavior are persistent, hurtful, and problematic. The "law" that you should never reassure a terrified dog is one of the most pervasive and misguided fallacies. For example, if you pet your dog when she cowers next to you after being scared by a loud noise, you're merely causing her to develop a fear of loud noises.

That is untrue. It is predicated on an ignorance of how animals learn. Emotions cannot be reinforced in the same way that behavior is.

This is false. It is based on a lack of understanding of how animals learn. In contrast to behavior, emotions cannot be reinforced in the same manner.

5. Discover your dog's passions and indulge them more.

You'll start to learn the things your dog like as you grow to know her. Use such activities to have fun with each other.

My teenage border collie, Merlin, had a generally positive opinion of me when I adopted him. Although he didn't despise me, we weren't yet friends. He was, however, devoted to pursuing Frisbees. All he wanted to do was that. So I constantly played Frisbee with him. I also gave myself Frisbees as training prizes. Merlin quickly came to the conclusion that I, the Frisbee thrower, was quite cool. We became lifelong friends and had a happy ending.

Digging up the yard, bothering the cat, and other behaviors that make your dog happy may not always make you happy. You merely need to think of new ways to use those items.

For your digger, create a sandbox. Play Frisbee, tug-of-war, or construct a flirt pole with your cat-chaser. Numerous irritating behavioral issues can be solved by using a little imagination.

6. Pay attention to your dog's communication

When dogs refuse to obey their owners, people frequently take offense.

Yet why? Do you take a human friend's refusal to do anything you asked her to do personally and worry that she's trying to control you? Most likely not; you only need to identify the cause. She might not be feeling well. She might be busy. She could not comprehend what you're asking. It's possible that she feels uneasy about it.

A dog who is worried and hyperactive frequently developed these traits because no one ever pays attention to him. His trainer either jerks on the leash or waves cookies in his face until he agrees to do something if he refuses. What happens to him is out of his hands.

Find out why your dog is saying "no, I can't do that" the next time. The circumstance might be frightening for any reason. He could not be feeling well. He might not have even heard you. Your adamant calls or leash pulls may practically go unheard if a dog becomes severely disoriented.

Or perhaps he is simply saying, "wait on a sec," rather than "no." He might be playing with his canine companions or sniffing a really interesting tree, and he doesn't want to leave just yet. Train your dog if this is the case. But don't be insulted in the meanwhile. Instead, acknowledge that you simply need to improve on it and devise a plan of action with your dog to solve the issue.